Review: The Coat Check Girl – Laura Buchwald

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Embark on a touching journey with Josie Gray as she navigates the turbulent waters of loss, love, and the supernatural. After bidding farewell to her cherished grandmother, Josie finds herself adrift in a sea of grief, compounded by the complexities of an ambiguous romantic entanglement and the retu...

Embark on a touching journey with Josie Gray as she navigates the turbulent waters of loss, love, and the supernatural. After bidding farewell to her cherished grandmother, Josie finds herself adrift in a sea of grief, compounded by the complexities of an ambiguous romantic entanglement and the return of her unsettling "gift"-the ability to sense and communicate with spirits. A presence haunts the restaurant where she works, dredging up long-buried memories from her childhood.

But amidst the shadows, a luminous figure emerges-the restaurant's new coat check girl. Mia is a beacon of understanding and solidarity, offering solace in shared experiences and a determination to unravel the mystery shrouding the restless spirit. Bolstered by a vibrant ensemble of characters, from restaurant comrades to familiar faces in the neighborhood, Mia keeps Josie afloat during one of the most difficult seasons of her life, helping her to embrace her unique talents and confront the ghostly enigma looming over them.

Set against the backdrop of the bustling restaurant scenes of New York City and New Orleans, The Coat Check Girl is a compelling tale weaving together threads of sorrow, redemption, and the enduring power of connection. Join Josie as she discovers that sometimes, it's in confronting the shadows that we find the brightest light.

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The Coat Check Girl by Laura Buchwald is a heartfelt story about loss, friendship, and finding strength in unexpected places.

Josie Gray is trying to move forward after the loss of her beloved grandmother, but grief, a complicated love life, and a forgotten gift—the ability to sense spirits—pull her back into the past. When a mysterious ghost begins haunting the restaurant where she works, Josie finds unexpected support in Mia, the new coat check girl with her own share of secrets.

Together, they uncover long-buried truths, confront the unknown, and discover that even in life’s darkest moments, connection and courage can lead to light.

The Coat Check Girl is a moving story about love, friendship, and embracing who you truly are.

Reviewed by: Orsayor

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